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Test report Bad Gastein-Bad Hofgastein
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Bad Gastein-Bad Hofgastein
Total result: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Test Bad Gastein-Bad Hofgastein
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Bad Gastein-Bad Hofgastein
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The linked ski region, Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel of the villages of Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein offers 90km of connected slopes and is the largest ski resort in the Gasteinertal.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
6 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
1441 m (Valley 859 m - Mountain 2300 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
20
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 5 ← 4
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 5 ← 4
The Bad Gastein-Bad Hofgastein ski resort offers runs of all difficulty levels. Most of the slopes are intermediate and there are also some ski routes in the ski resort. The longest slope in the Eastern Alps is also found in Bad Hofgastein.
Runs/slopes
Total 90 km
Easy
32 km
(36 %)Intermediate
52 km
(57 %)Difficult
6 km
(7 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
6 km
Longest run
10.5 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Speed measurement course offered
In the last few years, investments have been made in the expansion and improvement of the lift facilities in Gastein. There are mainly modern lifts in the ski resort. The feeder lifts on the Schlossalm are on the list of lifts to be modernized in the next years.
Number of ski lifts
20
Total capacity
32699 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
22.2 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
1
5
9
3
1
Additional
6
Snow-making is possible up to 2000m in order to groom the slopes optimally. The valley runs to Angertal and Bad Hofgastein also have snow-making capabilities. Some of the runs to Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein are still dependent on natural snow.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
800 Snow canons
85 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is often open.
Season 2008/2009
129 Days open
129 Days when valley run open
129 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
130 Days open
95 Days when valley run open
95 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
In order to create optimal slope conditions for the guests in Gastein, there are over 20 grooming machines in operation.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
The parking lots at all of the valley stations are free. In Bad Gastein, there is an electronic parking guidance system that informs guests about open/closed parking lots while they are still on the highway.
Access via A10 Tauernautobahn, Ausfahrt Knoten Pongau
- Schlossalmbahn (Bad Hofgastein), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 40 km · approx. 35 Minutes driving time
Roads: Highway, Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Kaserebenbahn (5630 Anger), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 46 km · approx. 45 Minutes driving time
Roads: Highway, Main street, Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
- Stubnerkogelbahn (Bad Gastein), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 48 km · approx. 43 Minutes driving time
Roads: Highway, Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail maps are available in multiple languages (German, English, Italian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech and Russian) and can be obtained at all ticket desks and lift stations. The map depicts the complete Gastein Valley. All lifts and slopes are indicated. Highlights of the ski resort are also included on the back and a map of the entire ski amadé. Unfortunately, you can not tell which type of lifts are shown and the slope numbers and ski restaurants are in very small print.
The trail maps are available in multiple languages (German, English, Italian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech and Russian) and can be obtained at all ticket desks and lift stations. The map depicts the complete Gastein Valley. All lifts and slopes are indicated. Highlights of the ski resort are also included on the back and a map of the entire ski amadé. Unfortunately, you can not tell which type of lifts are shown and the slope numbers and ski restaurants are in very small print.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
There are panorama information boards at all mountain and valley stations and at significant locations in the ski resort. It is easy to find your way, but they could include more signs at some of the intersections.
There are panorama information boards at all mountain and valley stations and at significant locations in the ski resort. It is easy to find your way, but they could include more signs at some of the intersections.
Free ski buses circulate between the villages and the valley stations. In the centre of Bad Hofgastein, city buses run to enable a large pedestrian zone.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- Train connection
The Bad Gastein train station is located right at the valley station of the Stubnerkogel lift. - Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
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A multilingual information team is found on the ski slopes of Gastein in order to assist and advise the winter sports fans. Friendly, welcoming employees, competent on-site advisers and an uncomplicated service "from person to person".
The Gastein Valley is setting new accents in response to the continuously increasing desire for a high-quality gastronomic offering in Austria's ski resorts. Under the title, "Gastein's Ski Hauben", the ski restaurants offer very special delicacies. They serve ski hut menus at a Hauben Chef level according to recipes and schooling from Hauben Chefs from Salzburg, including Gastein-born and Chef of the Century, Prof. Dr. Eckart Witzigmann.
18 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Jungerstube
At the valley station of the Jungeralm lift
Cozy alm hut with large sun terrace and umbrella bar. For their Gastein Ski Haube dish, they serve horse radish soup with surstelze. They place a high value on serving local products and have an excellent kitchen.
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Waldgasthof
On the B20 run leading to Angertal
As a member of the Gastein Ski Hauben, they serve a black bread toast with smoked salmon and cottage cheese.
Mountain hut tip
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Weitmoser Schlossalm
At the 6 person Weitmoser chair lift
Cozy hut with service and self-service sections as well as a large sun terrace and grill. The Gastein Ski Haube menu is Vogel potatoes with blood sausage. The restaurant is also a member of the Wine and Ski Enjoyment in the huts and on the slopes of the Ski amadé.
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Bellevue Alm
On the valley run to Bad Gastein
As one of the oldest ski huts in Europe, they offer horns with roasted liverwurst hash as their Gastein Ski Haube dish. In the winter, it is easy to visit the Bellevue Alm - they have their own chair lift! This connects Bad Gastein with the Alm (also for tobogganers and hikers). The chair lift runs until midnight.
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There are some umbrella bars distributed throughout the ski resort. You can celebrate Après Ski on the slopes or in the village of Bad Gastein.
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There are some huts located directly in the ski resort. There are also some hotels in each of the villages that are right on the slopes. Otherwise, the ski bus brings guests from Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein directly to the valley stations.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are some accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Tips
Towns/villages
- Bad Gastein
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km
Guest beds 8490 - Bad Hofgastein
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km
Guest beds 7890
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
The highlight for kids is the Gaste Schneepark (Snowpark) in Angertal. If the weather is not so good, they can enjoy themselves in the Fun Center on the Stubnerkogel. There are additional children's areas at the Stubnerkogel lift and Schlossalm lift valley stations. The mascot of the Gastein Valley is "Gasti", who brings fun and enthusiasm to the family offering.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Child friendly access to lifts
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Playground / park
- Mascot (Gasti - ein Tröpfchen mit Köpfchen)
Special tips for children
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Gasti Snowpark in the Angertal Ski Centre
Large practice area with 4 covered magic carpets, 3 carousels, wave run, New School Park, character forest, Gasti show stage, various learn and teaching aids.
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Fun Center on the Stubnerkogel
There is a 250 m² Fun Center in the Stubnerkogel mountain station offering loads of entertainment. Free internet, ball pool, climbing area, table football, Sony Playstations and much more.
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Dino Children's Area Schlossalm
Nice children's area at the valley station of the Schlossalm lift with 2 magic carpets and many funny characters.
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There are practice areas for beginners at all three entry points of the ski resort. There are easy runs from the Schlossalm to the Angertal and to the Kitzstein middle station. There is a large beginner's area in the Angertal as well as at the Bucheben lift in Bad Gastein.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Separate lift ticket for beginners / point ticket
Ski schools on-site
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The Gastein Valley is well-known as a top freeriding area
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- many freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
- no extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 90 km
Difficult
6 km
(7 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
6 km
Most difficult run
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Buergerwald · Length 2 km · Altitude difference 600 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- many freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Snowpark Gastein
Even though it is brand new - the Snowpark Gastein in the Stubner Hollow on the Stubnerkogel that opened just a few seasons ago, is well-known by freestyle enthusiasts. They especially enjoy the action and fun, a perfect setup and daily maintenance from the beginning of the season until the end. The Snowpark Gastein will continue to develop over the next years.
The Snowpark is easy to access from the valley of Bad Gastein (without changing lifts) using the Stubnerkogel lift or from Bad Hofgastein with the Angertal lift. For all non-freestylers: you can observe the action in the Snowpark best from the terrace of the cozy Stubneralm.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Boardercross
- Waverides
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area with music
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 90 km
Some beautiful, scenic tracks lead through the Gastein Valley. There is a high altitude track in Angertal.
Trail tip(s)
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Cross-country track in Angertal
Entrance: Skizentrum Angertal. This scenic track leads along the Angerbach to the Haidegg-Gut, continuing over the Sameranger and the Buergerwaldweg to the end of the valley.
Length: 11.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1200 m - 1280 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
Conclusion
Suspension bridge on the Stubnerkogel, rustic huts, free WiFi in and surrounding the Skizentrum Angertal, free internet in the Fun Center on the Stubnerkogel.
Last ascent up the mountain at 3.30 pm at some of the lifts
Test Report issued on 2011-03-23
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